Meanwhile, Nicholas watched on with cold detachment, his dark eyes filled with a burning hatred.

Despite being covered in injuries, Melvin continued to provoke Nicholas with vulgarities, determined to get a reaction.

“Let me tell you… Your daughter is probably enjoying herself with some man right now! Hahaha… Zuko Hamerton! Congratulations! Even if you find Lina, she’s just a worthless slut who’s been whored by men! Hahaha…”

“Enough of your nonsense! Move!”

A few prison guards intervened and forcibly dragged Melvin away while the iron door slowly closed, muffling Melvin’s wails.

Zuko’s phone rang once again, interrupting the tense atmosphere.

“Zeke?” Melissa’s panicked voice came through. “W-What just happened? Who was screaming? Does it have anything to do with Lina?”

Zuko rubbed his temples, trying to collect his thoughts, and replied softly, “Ma’am, don’t worry. It wasn’t Lina. I’m outside now, and it was just someone passing by.”

“Someone passing by and making such strange noises?”

struggled to find the right words to explain the

not being Lina’s biological mother, they had developed a deep bond over the years. For the past few

me honestly. What happened to Lina? Please don’t scare me. I’ve

gently, but his words landed heavily on Melissa’s heart. “I’ll send someone to pick you up.

a daze, feeling

call, Zuko furrowed his

don’t listen to that scum’s nonsense. Pammy and Renee are safe, and we’ll find a way to

a tracking system…” Zuko glanced down

had connected the tracking interface to his phone,

been no activity

finished speaking, his

on

heart raced as he stared at the screen,

equally

star icon blinked intermittently, indicating a weak signal. After a

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